Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Kathleen and the local pilots did a tremendous job educating the community in the wake of these two tragedies... A local response carries more weight with local officials and the community.”

Source: AOPA Airport Support Network Director Jennifer Storm, speaking of the community effort undertaken by AOPA and the Air Safety Foundation as they reached out to a shocked community in an effort to present the facts about GA and its safety record. The association also worked with North Las Vegas Airport Support Network Volunteer Kathleen Snaper to reach out to local pilots and the surrounding community.

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